The council's budget, which was approved in February, set out: "The capital bid will fund a feasibility study to establish options for public realm improvement with potential changes for access into Kingsmead Square.

"Vehicles access would be restricted during set times, which will be similar to Stall Street / Lower Boroughs Walls timings. The proposals will be discussed with business and the local community."

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In this financial year, £10,000 looks set to be spent on the initial works for a feasibility study, with £100,000 spent in 2018/19.

A council spokeswoman said: "A study will be undertaken to look at improvements that can be made, for example pedestrianising the area and/or restricting delivery vehicles at certain times of the day. Should the study outcome support a scheme further funding will be used to implement it."

Will pedestrianising the area impact on neighbouring routes such as Seven Dials?

The feasibility study will assess the impact of motorists using the neighbouring Seven Dials, Avon Street, duration of restrictions, support for the restrictions and costs for a permanent scheme in the long term.